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− | The breeds described below have been derived from the 'American Cavy Breeders Association' which provided the most comprehensive | + | |linktext =WikiNormals |
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− | + | |sublink1= Small Rodent Section - WikiNormals | |
− | ==Abyssinian== | + | |subtext1= Small Rodent Section |
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+ | ===Overview=== | ||
+ | The breeds described below have been derived from the 'American Cavy Breeders Association' which provided the most comprehensive lsit of breeds. Please see http://www.acbaonline.com/breeds.html for further information. | ||
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+ | To make the process of breed identification easier, each breed has several examples and includes a small narrative of the breed characteristic. The various colours and their descriptions can also be found at the bottom of the page. | ||
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+ | ===Abyssinian=== | ||
* The Abyssinian has a rough short coat defined by a symmetrical pattern of rosettes and ridges (similar to whorls in horses). The coat is often able to stand on end to accentuate the ridges. Variety of colours. | * The Abyssinian has a rough short coat defined by a symmetrical pattern of rosettes and ridges (similar to whorls in horses). The coat is often able to stand on end to accentuate the ridges. Variety of colours. | ||
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Image:Abyssinian1.jpg|'''Abyssinian''' <br> WikiCommons | Image:Abyssinian1.jpg|'''Abyssinian''' <br> WikiCommons | ||
Image:Abyssinian2.jpg|'''Abyssinian''' <br> WikiCommons | Image:Abyssinian2.jpg|'''Abyssinian''' <br> WikiCommons | ||
Image:Abyssinian3.jpg|'''Abyssinian''' <br> WikiCommons | Image:Abyssinian3.jpg|'''Abyssinian''' <br> WikiCommons | ||
Image:Adyssinian4.JPG|'''Abyssinian''' <br> WikiCommons | Image:Adyssinian4.JPG|'''Abyssinian''' <br> WikiCommons | ||
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===Abyssinian Satin=== | ===Abyssinian Satin=== | ||
*Same as above except rough feeling coat has a more satin feel and is generally softer. | *Same as above except rough feeling coat has a more satin feel and is generally softer. | ||
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Image:Satin1.JPG|'''Satin Abyssinian'''<br> freewebs.com | Image:Satin1.JPG|'''Satin Abyssinian'''<br> freewebs.com | ||
Image:Satin2.jpg|'''Satin Abyssinian'''<br> acbaonline.com | Image:Satin2.jpg|'''Satin Abyssinian'''<br> acbaonline.com | ||
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− | ==Coronet== | + | ===Coronet=== |
− | *Usually have a long, dense coat and a crest/coronet on top of the head. | + | *Usually have a long, dense coat and a crest/coronet on top of the head. |
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Image:CoronetGuineaPig.jpg|'''Coronet''' <br> animal-world.com | Image:CoronetGuineaPig.jpg|'''Coronet''' <br> animal-world.com | ||
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− | ==Short Haired== | + | ===Short Haired=== |
*Often also called "English" or "American". Has a smooth, consistently short coat and is sleek with a Roman nose. The hair does not usually have a parting. Variety of colours. | *Often also called "English" or "American". Has a smooth, consistently short coat and is sleek with a Roman nose. The hair does not usually have a parting. Variety of colours. | ||
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Image:Short_haired.JPG|'''Short Haired''' <br> WikiCommons | Image:Short_haired.JPG|'''Short Haired''' <br> WikiCommons | ||
Image:Short_haired2.JPG|'''Short Haired''' <br> WikiCommons | Image:Short_haired2.JPG|'''Short Haired''' <br> WikiCommons | ||
Image:Short_haired3.jpg|'''Short Haired''' <br> WikiCommons | Image:Short_haired3.jpg|'''Short Haired''' <br> WikiCommons | ||
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− | ==Short Haired Satin== | + | ===Short Haired Satin=== |
− | *Same as above except that coat has a softer | + | *Same as above except that coat has a softer and satin finish. |
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Image:Satin_short_hair.jpg|'''Satin Short Haired''' <br> acbaonline.com | Image:Satin_short_hair.jpg|'''Satin Short Haired''' <br> acbaonline.com | ||
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Revision as of 15:20, 30 July 2009
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Overview
The breeds described below have been derived from the 'American Cavy Breeders Association' which provided the most comprehensive lsit of breeds. Please see http://www.acbaonline.com/breeds.html for further information.
To make the process of breed identification easier, each breed has several examples and includes a small narrative of the breed characteristic. The various colours and their descriptions can also be found at the bottom of the page.
Abyssinian
- The Abyssinian has a rough short coat defined by a symmetrical pattern of rosettes and ridges (similar to whorls in horses). The coat is often able to stand on end to accentuate the ridges. Variety of colours.
Abyssinian Satin
- Same as above except rough feeling coat has a more satin feel and is generally softer.
Coronet
- Usually have a long, dense coat and a crest/coronet on top of the head.
Short Haired
- Often also called "English" or "American". Has a smooth, consistently short coat and is sleek with a Roman nose. The hair does not usually have a parting. Variety of colours.
Short Haired Satin
- Same as above except that coat has a softer and satin finish.